Full Time

Tuition Manager and Attorney

SINAI Schools 240 Frisch Court, Suite 100, Paramus NJ

As the only Jewish Special Education school accredited by the prestigious Middle States Association of Primary and Secondary Schools, SINAI Schools is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading Jewish schools for children with disabilities and special needs. SINAI currently operates eight schools, including two elementary schools and four high schools in NJ and two elementary schools in NY, all of which are integrated within a regular education Jewish partner school.

The Tuition Manager and Attorney will report to the Director of Tuition and Counsel. This is a full-time, and as of now, a hybrid position, requiring in-office work two (2) days per week, and also occasionally requiring evening and weekend work.

A growing number of our students come to SINAI as unilateral placements under IDEA.

Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate and work with parents and their special education lawyers, and school staff
Organize and maintain data related to EEO filings
Review and approve educational and legal documents
Respond to document requests, including discovery, hearing, settlement, and subpoena requests
Prepare SINAI staff for testimony at impartial hearings and/or IEP meetings
Manage and track litigation
Contract management and review
Counsel senior management on legal-related issues
Counsel and advise Program Directors and educational staff on legal-related special education matters
Provide training and guidance to schools
Review confidential financial applications and participate in financial meetings
Monitor education-related policies to develop best practices
Draft and maintain resume and credentials of school staff, including tracking licensure verification
Collect resume and credentials and Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Release forms as part of the onboarding process of new employees
Go home every day feeling like you made the world a better place.

Qualifications:
Law firm, Non-profit Foundation, or Government experience recommended
Demonstrated interest in Special Education
Excellent organization, writing, and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail
Must be a motivated self-starter
Prior experience working with databases and/or Excel spreadsheets
Outstanding time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work
Ability to work collaboratively with Parents, Parent Attorneys, and SINAI Educational Staff
Ability to work in a discreet manner, maintaining confidentiality
Preferred computer skills – proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word; Google Drive, including Google Docs, Sheets; ability to learn relevant databases
JD Degree, Admission to New York or New Jersey Bar

SINAI Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please send resume to careers@sinaischools.org.